Drawing is my first love, and pencil is my favorite medium. Although I have worked with many different media, I always return to graphite pencil with joy. The natural world is my preferred field, especially wild animals. In a successful drawing, the personality of the animal will shine through to make a statement about the animal’s place in the world, its specific environment, and its relationship to others. Every animal is unique, and I try to show this in my drawings. There are two secrets to a successful drawing. The first is to have fun doing it, as your enjoyment will show in your work. The second is practice—the more you draw, the more confident you will become, and the more accurate your ...
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